Chapter
Breaking the Rules
11:22 - 18:53 (07:30)
In this episode, the host discusses the collective agreement of people in the financial system to abide by certain rules and how individuals can choose to opt-out. He also shares his fears of living in a society where everyone agrees because of his ethnic background.
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The society is playing a game by collectively agreeing on a set of rules, which ultimately becomes a trap of a little rat race with people competing with each other.
11:22 - 14:41 (03:19)
Summary
The society is playing a game by collectively agreeing on a set of rules, which ultimately becomes a trap of a little rat race with people competing with each other. It's the same in politics, science and any other pursuits in life.
ChapterBreaking the Rules
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In political battles, it can be difficult to challenge others when you're only surrounded by people who agree with you.
14:41 - 17:58 (03:16)
Summary
In political battles, it can be difficult to challenge others when you're only surrounded by people who agree with you. The key is to get people out of a defensive position and open to new ideas.
ChapterBreaking the Rules
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Storytelling is a powerful tool in politics, and some of the most successful politicians and propagandists have used it to great effect.
17:58 - 18:53 (00:54)
Summary
Storytelling is a powerful tool in politics, and some of the most successful politicians and propagandists have used it to great effect. Whether telling the story of a nation or a specific person, the way a story is framed can have a huge impact on how it's received.